Karson
Karson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Carr (marsh or swamp dweller).
Origin and history
Karson is a modern spelling variant of Carson, an English and Scottish surname meaning son of Carr. It gained steady popularity in the United States during the early 21st century alongside other surname-style names ending in -son. It remains a favored contemporary choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
21,394 babies in the United States have been named Karson since 1880. It ranks #803 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #337.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- OH (5 %)
- LA (4.5 %)
- CA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 149 |
| 1990-2000 | 694 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,939 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,704 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,863 |
Fun facts
- Karson is a 20th-century American spelling adaptation of the classic Scottish-English surname Carson.
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage in the United States starting in the 1990s and 2000s.